Dimethicone 100

Dimethicone 100

Low to medium viscosity silicone fluid used to improve slip, spreadability, and silky sensory feel in cosmetic formulations.

INCI Name: Dimethicone

Appearance: Clear, colorless fluid

Solubility: Oil-soluble; compatible with silicones, esters, hydrocarbons, and many oil-based systems

Function: Slip enhancer, conditioning agent, skin feel modifier, protective film former

Dimethicone 100 is a versatile cosmetic silicone fluid commonly used in skincare, haircare, primers, and makeup systems to improve glide, reduce tackiness, and create a soft, silky finish. Its lighter viscosity allows for smooth spreadability without excessive heaviness.

Supplied as a cosmetic raw material for formulation use.

What It Does

Dimethicone 100 helps improve application feel and formulation elegance by adding lightweight glide, softness, and smooth spreadability. Compared to higher viscosity dimethicone grades, it provides a lighter, less cushioned feel while still reducing drag and tackiness.

Key Benefits

• Improves slip and glide during application.
• Helps reduce tackiness and drag.
• Creates a lightweight silky after-feel.
• Adds softness and shine in haircare products.
• Improves spreadability in creams, serums, and primers.
• Provides a smoother sensory profile in finished formulations.

Typical Use Levels

• 0.5–2% — Light sensory enhancement
• 2–5% — Balanced slip and conditioning
• 5–10% — Stronger smoothing and protective effects

How to Incorporate

• Add to the oil phase of emulsions.
• Blend into silicone-based or anhydrous systems.
• Can be combined with higher viscosity silicones for customized texture.

Formulation Notes

• Lighter feel compared to Dimethicone 500 or 1000.
• Useful for reducing drag in makeup and skincare systems.
• Compatible with many cosmetic oils, esters, waxes, and silicones.
• Can improve combability and shine in haircare formulations.
• Often used when a less heavy silicone profile is desired.

Common Applications

• Primers and makeup products
• Creams and lotions
• Hair serums and conditioners
• Body care products
• Anhydrous systems
• Silicone blends

Best used when formulators want smooth glide without turning the formula into silicone pudding. Cosmetic chemistry remains mostly texture engineering with extra paperwork.

Documents

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Storage

• Store in a tightly sealed container.
• Protect from excessive heat and contamination.
• Keep away from direct sunlight.

Disclaimer

This material is supplied for cosmetic formulation use only. Users are responsible for evaluating compatibility, stability, and regulatory compliance within finished formulations.